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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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